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“That experience led me to launch the London Wine, Beer, and Spirits Competitions. My goal was to create awards that not only recognized exceptional products but also helped them succeed commercially. By combining my understanding of global markets, trade dynamics, and consumer behavior, I’ve been able to design competitions that resonate with both the industry and end consumers.” - Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network & London Competitions. This interview was conducted by Simon Turton of Hand Crafted Drinks Magazine  with Sid Patel . Read the complete interview - https://lnkd.in/gKip9y_X

Champagne lovers unite! We've asked a panel of wine experts one enormously important question: Which Champagne should we try before we die? 🍾 In the spirit of World Champagne Day 2024, they've provided us with excellent answers only. The incomparable Sam Caporn, Julian Chamberlen, Amy Christine, and Edouard Baijot all give their suggestions in this exclusive CWO.digital article 👅👃🧠 Follow the link in the comments to read the article 👇

Folks, International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show prep starts soon. Time to check the speakers, exhibitors and schedule. The 7th annual International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show returns to San Francisco on July 23-24, 2024. The 7th edition show theme is ‘Crop to Shelf’, where the entire supply chain of the wine and spirits category will come under one roof. Location and Dates:  South San Francisco Conference Center. July 23, 2024 - 11 am to 5 pm  July 24, 2024 - 11 am to 4 pm *Conference begins at 9 am both days. Both days of the IBWSS event are divided into morning and afternoon sessions. The morning sessions are from 9am to 11am and the afternoon sessions are from 1pm to 3pm. You will be able to walk around the expo floor and meet more than 120 exhibitors during your breaks. What will you learn at IBWSS Conference? The conference will take a deep dive into private labels, industry progress, bulk and supply chain. Speakers who are experts in the bulk and private label business will provide you with actionable insights to help you save money with the expensive lessons that they have learned, they will provide you with knowledge of the current and future landscape of the industry so you can plan your business trajectory, they will provide you with appropriate knowledge to spot upcoming opportunities. IBWSS conferences are considered to be the best in the business and all the speakers at IBWSS have been carefully selected to give you a complete seminar that is valuable for you. Topics will include data and trends, the non-alcohol segment and how winemakers can partake in this, supply and ocean freight, sales, technical and blending panel, what bulk wine and bulk spirits buyers are looking to buy and how they will plan their buying in the recessionary period, national chain buyers like Target on sustainability in suppliers, managing a fast-growing brand, smoke lab analysis and contracts, alternative packaging, e-commerce and digital panel and more. There will also be 4 main panels, one with on-trade chain buyers, one with off-trade national chain buyers, a technical panel of winemakers, lab experts and one with bulk wine and spirits buyers. The panels will be open for audience Q and A. Who is this for? Anyone in the bulk wine, bulk spirits, private label, contract bottling and supply chain business. From winemakers, and distillers to retail buyers, salespeople and CEOs, IBWSS is where decision-makers gather in planning and improving their private label, contract and bulk business. *All conference tickets are fully refundable 60 days before the event. All conference tickets include access over 2 days to conference sessions, access to recorded conference sessions and access to a 2-day expo floor. Get your tickets here. https://lnkd.in/d6e53ZiN

Folks, International Bulk Wine & Spirits Show prep starts soon. Time to check the speakers, exhibitors and schedule. The 7th annual International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show returns to San Francisco on July 23-24, 2024. The 7th edition show theme is ‘Crop to Shelf’, where the entire supply chain of the wine and spirits category will come under one roof. Location and Dates:  South San Francisco Conference Center. July 23, 2024 - 11 am to 5 pm  July 24, 2024 - 11 am to 4 pm *Conference begins at 9 am both days. Both days of the IBWSS event are divided into morning and afternoon sessions. The morning sessions are from 9am to 11am and the afternoon sessions are from 1pm to 3pm. You will be able to walk around the expo floor and meet more than 120 exhibitors during your breaks. What will you learn at IBWSS Conference? The conference will take a deep dive into private labels, industry progress, bulk and supply chain. Speakers who are experts in the bulk and private label business will provide you with actionable insights to help you save money with the expensive lessons that they have learned, they will provide you with knowledge of the current and future landscape of the industry so you can plan your business trajectory, they will provide you with appropriate knowledge to spot upcoming opportunities. IBWSS conferences are considered to be the best in the business and all the speakers at IBWSS have been carefully selected to give you a complete seminar that is valuable for you. Topics will include data and trends, the non-alcohol segment and how winemakers can partake in this, supply and ocean freight, sales, technical and blending panel, what bulk wine and bulk spirits buyers are looking to buy and how they will plan their buying in the recessionary period, national chain buyers like Target on sustainability in suppliers, managing a fast-growing brand, smoke lab analysis and contracts, alternative packaging, e-commerce and digital panel and more. There will also be 4 main panels, one with on-trade chain buyers, one with off-trade national chain buyers, a technical panel of winemakers, lab experts and one with bulk wine and spirits buyers. The panels will be open for audience Q and A. Who is this for? Anyone in the bulk wine, bulk spirits, private label, contract bottling and supply chain business. From winemakers, and distillers to retail buyers, salespeople and CEOs, IBWSS is where decision-makers gather in planning and improving their private label, contract and bulk business. *All conference tickets are fully refundable 60 days before the event. All conference tickets include access over 2 days to conference sessions, access to recorded conference sessions and access to a 2-day expo floor. Get your tickets here.

Premiumization, another way of saying steadily rising retail prices, has been a feature of the bourbon market over the last decade. Notwithstanding ever-rising bourbon prices, however, there are still outstanding bourbons that retail for extremely attractive prices. Check out this list along with tasting notes, of ten heavily medaled bourbons that have consistently won in international spirit competitions and still retail on average for around $35 or less: https://trib.al/wUWyKuu

5 Key features of the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards that make entering this year’s competition a game-changer in the world of wine & spirits. Blind Judging: Our esteemed panel evaluates entries without bias, ensuring a fair assessment of your product's quality. Internationally Recognised Standards: Entries are scored on a 100-point system, following OIV principles for credibility and consistency. Distinguished Awards: From the esteemed Grand Prix to the coveted Platinum awards, only the finest are honoured, elevating your brand's presence on the global platform. No bronze medals are awarded. Transparent Process: With complete transparency, entrants are assured of a rigorous evaluation, enhancing trust and credibility. Export Opportunities: Gain exposure to international buyers seeking standout wines and spirits, potentially unlocking lucrative export markets. Enter your wine & spirits today by visiting www.maiwsa.co.za Early Bird Entries close 30 May 2024 and regular entries close 28 June 2024 #MichelangeloAwards #WineandSpirits #GlobalRecognition #winecompetitions #internationalwine&spirits

Premiumization, another way of saying steadily rising retail prices, has been a feature of the bourbon market over the last decade. Notwithstanding ever-rising bourbon prices, however, there are still outstanding bourbons that retail for extremely attractive prices. Check out this list along with tasting notes, of ten heavily medaled bourbons that have consistently won in international spirit competitions and still retail on average for around $35 or less: https://trib.al/9ZNZegQ

🍾Uncork the latest insights into the 2024 Champagne market! 🥂 Dive into Cru Wine's comprehensive report to see what's bubbling up in the world of fine wines & spirits!

In light of The Economist's recent coverage on the booming Champagne market and the ground breaking Sotheby’s Champagne auction, which saw a record EUR1.35m in sales with an impressive 50% of the lots exceeding the high estimate, it's an opportune moment to re-evaluate Champagne's long-term potential. Our Senior Portfolio Manager Matthew Small examines the current market in detail in our 2024 Champagne Report. Examining the Liv-Ex Champagne 50 index, which monitors the performance of the most recent vintages of the 13 most actively traded Champagnes, presents nuanced picture. Currently trading at a 27% discount to its previous high in October 2022, the index has experienced a correction. Despite this, Champagne remains the highest-performing sub-index in the wine investment universe, with an impressive 40.8% return over 5 years. So, what's next for this effervescent beverage? Click the link below to find out more https://lnkd.in/eXca6v8r

Daily Dollop of Wallop #57 Well that's London Wine Fair done for another year. Granted, I only attended on the Monday and Tuesday, but still, I came, I saw and I left. At this point, I would love to know what you thought of it. Context being on the purpose of your visit; if it was just to meet some producers and have some meetings, then I guess it was just a batch of meetings that 'happened' to be situated at the London Wine Fair. For those that went purely to look, smell, taste, seek and discover then you may well have had the most amazing of experiences. If, like me, you attended for both of the above then I wonder how it went for you? For me, it was spot on for meeting up with colleagues in the trade. A chance to chew the fat, talk about change, innovation, education and all that jazz. I tried a few new bits and pieces which was an eye opening experience. Particularly the wines from Japan, Greece and Ukraine. It is always a hot ticket (not literally) to go and see the peeps on WineGB as you know full well you are going to taste some naughty bits of kit and meet the most amazingly passionate people. I wasn't disappointed there. However, what I found the most interesting was the quality and mix of seminars, talks, panel debates and masterclasses. This is an area where I think, as a trade we have not been anywhere near where we should be. The Harpers 30 under 30 was brilliant to see, for example. The emergence of new talent is clear to see and bodes well for future ideas and plans. My big question though is if there is room to make the London Wine Fair a blended experience of both consumer and trade? A week long event perhaps that caters for the trade and then a 2 day 'experience led' period where it is ticketed (opportunity for stands/venue to make some money back) and also the opportunity for consumers to taste what the trade has already tasted - thus the market research and testing is being done for them, directly after the trade show. Food for thought and something I believe, with the right brains could be a bit of a game changer. Leverage your beverage.